Shaukat Ali stands among the luminaries of Bengali fiction who masterfully wove history, politics, and the struggles of marginalised communities into literature imbued with profound humanity. Through his pen, the subtle currents of society, the harsh realities of exploitation, and the quiet defiance of the oppressed found an exceptional artistic expression. Born on 12 February […]

On 25 January, literary circles and admirers of Bengali literature pause to honour Michael Madhusudan Dutt, one of the most luminous and revolutionary figures of the 19th century. Far beyond a mere poet, Dutt was a dramatist, satirist, and an audacious innovator who challenged the conventions of Bengali literary tradition, leaving an indelible mark on […]

BELUR, West Bengal, 16 January 2026 — Today marks the death anniversary of one of Bengali literature’s most revered and beloved storytellers, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. His writings—imbued with the joys and sorrows of life, love and heartbreak, societal cruelty and the eternal struggle of human conscience—continue to resonate deeply with readers across generations. Born on […]

In the long and luminous journey of modern Bangla music, certain songs do more than merely reach the listener’s ears — they pierce the heart and remain there, quietly alive.“Amar ei duti chokh pathor to noy, tobu keno khoye khoye jaay”(My eyes are not made of stone, yet why do they slowly wear away) is […]